Author: Philips Sunday

NLC and TUC have agreed with FG over a new minimum wage. Newsone Nigeria reports that the organized labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), signed an agreement with the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government. This online news platform understands that the agreement was signed on Monday night, June 3, 2024, after a marathon meeting brokered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. Newsone reports that the meeting was convened in response to the nationwide strike which grounded activities nationwide. Watch the video of the agreement below… FLASH: SGF, George Akume…

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been reinstated as Emir of Kano.  Newsone Nigeria reports that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s reinstatement came as a result of the Kano State House of Assembly’s resolution to dethrone the current Emir and also dismantle the four new Emirates in the State established under a controversial 2019 law. A report monitored on LEADERSHIP newspaper by Newsone Nigeria, says Sanusi Lamido Sanusi  has been reinstated and is expected in Kano on Friday, May 25, 2024. According to credible inside sources, “So certainly with the passage of the Bill, Sanusi automatically stands reinstated. No need for confirmation, the thing to do…

A trigger-happy Nigerian Policeman has mistakenly shot his colleague dead in a popular market. Newsone Nigeria reports that tragedy struck at Terminus Market in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, northern Nigeria on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, as a police officer attached to the enforcement team of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) was accidentally shot dead by his colleague. This online news platform understands that security operatives, in the country including police officers and soldiers, were recently deployed by the state government to enforce regulations against street trading in the area. According to Ibrahim Musa,  an eyewitness, the deceased police officer…

The US Dollar to Naira rate today – 23 May 2024 has been obtained. Newsone Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to keep in mind that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is US Dollar to Naira rate today? The…

Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick helped Atalanta win first Europa League on Wednesday night. Newsone Nigeria reports that Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman bagged a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated German giants Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the final of the Europa League. This online news platform understands that Lookman made history as the first African player to score three goals in the final of a major UEFA competition. Atlanta’s victory against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday night was Bayer Leverkusen’s first defeat in 52 games across all competitions this season under Manager, Xabi Alonso. Meanwhile, Newsone reports that Atalanta’s Europa League victory was the first time…

Yemi Cardoso-Led CBN has raised the Interest Rate to 26.25%. Newsone Nigeria reports that the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest rates, from 24.75 percent in March to 26.25 percent to tackle rising inflation. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the rate adjustment at a news conference on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, during the committee’s 295th meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital. This online news platform understands that the MPR is the baseline interest rate in an economy, every other interest rate used within the economy is built on it. The…

A court has ruled against Pro-Wike Lawmakers. Newsone Nigeria reports that the Rivers State High Court has invalidated the amended Local Government Law proposed by the Martins Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This online news platform understands that the ruling was delivered in a suit numbered PHC/1320/CS/2024, which challenged the extension of tenure for LG chairmen for six months after the expiration of their term. The presiding judge, Justice D.G. Kio, declared the amendment invalid, citing its inconsistency with the 1999 Constitution and Section 9(1) of the Rivers State Local Government law No. 5 of 2018. Justice Kio emphasized that the…

Akmodel Group Managing Director, Builder (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Odegade and his team paid a courtesy visit to His Lordship, Bishop Rt. Revd. Dr. J. Akin Atere, The Diocesan, Diocese of Awori, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. The meeting which took place in their secretariat at Ota was held in a serene and beautiful atmosphere conducive for the business of the day. The meeting started with an introduction by Mr. Damilola Oladele (Publisher of The Voice Magazine) who made the occasion possible. Dr. Odegade took over by firstly thanking His Lordship for the opportunity to meet with him, and delving straight to…

The US Dollar to Naira rate today – 20 May 2024 has been obtained. Newsone Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to keep in mind that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is Dollar to Naira rate today? The local…

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a Helicopter crash. Newsone Nigeria reports that the death of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in a Helicopter crash has been confirmed according to reports by Iranian news outlets. This online news platform understands that Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was also among those killed, along with seven others. Newsone recalls that a helicopter carrying Raisi was involved in a hard landing while visiting a northern region and his condition is currently unknown. His death comes on the heels of a fraught moment in the Middle East, with war raging in Gaza. Iran’s government convened an “urgent…